Everyone loves a good conspiracy theory! Even if you don’t believe one, it can still be interesting to learn about. However, sometimes it can lead to some harmful misinformation. Join Trace as he talks about conspiracy theories in the medical world and why they can be harmful for adults and children.

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Medical Conspiracy Theories and Health Behaviors in the United States

https://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1835348

“Over the past 50 years, numerous conspiracy theories have materialized around public health matters such as water fluoridation, vaccines, cell phones, and alternative medicine.”

The Risk of Autism Is Not Increased by “Too Many Vaccines”

http://www.jpeds.com/content/JPEDSDeStefano

“Although scientific evidence suggests that vaccines do not cause autism, approximately one-third of parents continue to express concern that they do; nearly 1 in 10 parents refuse or delay vaccinations because they believe it is safer than following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) schedule.”

2-14 Recommended Immunizations for Children from Birth Through 6 Years Old

“On Nov. 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy died in Dallas, Texas, the victim of a shot through the head that rung out as his motorcade passed through Dealey Plaza.”

Top Ten Conspiracy Theories

http://www.livescience.com/11375-top-ten-conspiracy-theories.html

“Conspiracy. Just saying the word in conversation can make people politely edge away, looking for someone who won’t corner them with wild theories about how Elvis, John F. Kennedy, and Bigfoot are cryogenically frozen in an underground bunker.”